His Invitation, Our Response
"Let's get away, just the two of us."
"Great! Where are we going?"
"We are going to get away from it all. No TV. No computer. It will be just the two of us."
"I can hardly wait to spend the time together! But where are we going?"
"It's very remote. No internet. No cell phone."
"It sounds wonderful! But where are we going?"
"We are going to the desert."
"Are you crazy?"
Celebrating St. Francis Xavier (Dec. 3)
Francis Xavier was born in 1506. As a young boy he lived with his family in a castle in Spain. He did well in school and enjoyed sports. As an adult, Francis shared the gospel with people in far away lands such as India and Japan. His life turned out very different from how he thought it would.
Advice from Master Catechists—November/December 2013
Master catechists answer questions from readers.
Advice from Master Catechists—November/December 2014
by Janet Schaeffler, Dan Thomas, Kate Ristow, and Chris WeberAdvent Colors
Why is violet the liturgical color for Advent—a color for penance—when the season...
Engage Students in Advent by Creating a Blog
SR. CAROLINE CERVENY, SSJ-TOSF
Advent can be a busy season of parties and shopping. It also presents creative opportunities to reflect on the meaning of...
CATECHIST INDEPTH: Catechesis and the Domestic Church
Sacred Traditions in the Domestic Church
Our Earthly Home, Our Heavenly Home
by Jeanne Heiberg
Serenity, peace, security, relaxation, comfort, loving parents, siblings, love, joy: These are some of the words people responded with when I...
Faith in Facts for Young Learners — Advent and Christmas
Do you know these facts about Advent and
Christmas? Read each statement and circle the
letter next to the word or phrase that makes the statement
a fact. Before you begin, fold the bottom of the page
up to the dotted line. That way, you cannot see the Answers
until you’re ready to check your facts. Have fun and learn!
Teaching the Two Sides of Lent
As religious educators, we appreciate the value of projects that effectively address more than one classroom need at a time.
Celebrating Saint Luigi Orione
Brought Hope to Others; Feast day: March 12
